[外语类试卷]GRE（VERBAL）基础填空模拟试卷3及答案与解析.doc

1、GRE（ VERBAL）基础填空模拟试卷 3及答案与解析 SECTION 1 Directions: Each sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five lettered or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a

2、 whole. 1 The instructors voice was so_that most students preferred taking a test over listening to its grating sound. 2 Originally (i)_mainly by young, urban audiences, rap music was ultimately (ii)_by its appreciative listeners of all ages across the country. 3 It was out of (i)_that Professor Gre

3、en, the author of several highly respected books in his field, described himself to his colleagues as (ii)_. 4 Historian Carlo Botta often contradicted himself, as when he first championed and then _the ideals of the French Revolution. 5 Luisa worked with extreme precision ,_that served her well in

4、her law career. 6 In 1916 Yellowstone National Park had only 25 bison, but the population has since _to more than 2,000. 7 Though surgeon and researcher Charles Drew never enjoyed celebrity, he truly deserves to be_for his lifes achievements. 8 The architect advised tearing down the old structure, s

5、ince he did not consider it sufficiently (i)_to (ii)_the heavy winds of the tropical storm the peninsula was expecting. 9 When X-ray were discovered around the turn of the twentieth century, doctors quickly began to_their newfound ability to diagnose maladies by peering beneath the surface of the hu

6、man body. 10 Though he was fascinated by the (i)_behavior of others, Darek was, by contrast , the model of (ii)_in his own comportment. 11 Teachers who consider cartoons and comic books harmful to students literacy skills often use class time to_these media. 12 Because he had decided not to_himself

7、through the sales of his new product, the inventor anonymously donated all profits to charity. 13 Once he had (i)_sufficient (ii)_information, Randall felt confident in publishing his daring article incriminating the local politician. 14 Since her personal pleas had failed to make her noisy neighbor

8、s change their ways, the homeowner felt that her only_was to notify the police. 15 Despite pressure from reporters to discuss the scandal in which Senator Scottsdale was currently (i)_the press secretary would not (ii)_the details of the senators upcoming public address. 16 The critics found the pla

9、y_, in that its social message was unfortunately lost in the awkward twists and turns of the plot. 17 Muriel was so fond of her dog that their brief separation left her not just saddened, but in a state of_. 18 Deliberately designed to be devoid of elaborate carving or other (i)_, Biedermeier furnit

10、ure was known for its (ii)_. 19 Because she had mistakenly assumed that the disputes between the parties could be successfully (i)_the attorney had not, prepared herself for the (ii)_of a long, drawn-out public trial. 20 Anthropology was much more than_for the novelist Zora Neale Hurston : she studi

11、ed at Barnard College with Franz Boas, who is often called the “Father of American Anthropology“. 21 Angered that the book arrived in the mail in such a shabby condition , Elliot insisted that the bookseller replace it with_copy. 22 Staring at the abstract painting, Edna could not understand how so

12、many of her fellow museumgoers could pretend to_its meaning, when to her its message was so opaque. 23 Mrs. Rodriguez was under the impression that discipline would_her wayward students academic progress rather than advance it. 24 Despite the directors lifelong reputation for humility, the retirement celebration found him unable to modify the urge to_his successes. 25 Despite his (i)_rich food, the chef was able to practice (ii)_when his diet became threatening to his health. GRE（ VERBAL）基础填空模拟试卷 3答案与解析